PEDIATRIC ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME. A CLINICAL GUIDE

• The History of ARDS and the Need for a Pediatric Definition
• Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Definition and Epidemiology
• Pathobiology of the Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Risk Factors and Etiologies of Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Imaging and Monitoring in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Conventional Mechanical Ventilation in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Non-conventional Mechanical Ventilation for Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: High-frequency Oscillatory Ventilation and Airway Pressure Release Ventilation
• Ventilator Weaning and Extubation Strategies for Children with PARDS
• Non-Invasive Respiratory Support in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Ancillary Pulmonary Treatments for Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Analgesia, Sedation and Neuromuscular Blockade in PARDS
• Fluids, Nutrition, and Acute Kidney Injury in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Heart-Lung Interactions and Cardiovascular Support in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Red Blood Cell Transfusion in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Immunocompromised Patients
• ECMO for Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
• Clinical Outcomes in Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.

This book provides a concise yet comprehensive overview of pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS). The text reviews the emerging science behind the new PARDS definition; explores epidemiology, pathobiology, etiologies, and risk factors; reviews state-of-the-art treatment modalities and strategies; and discusses clinical outcomes.Written by experts in the field, Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: A Clinical Guide is a valuable resource for clinicians and practitioners who specialize in pediatric critical care.

Features
• One of the first dedicated resources focused on pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome
• Supplemented with numerous illustrations and tables to facilitate ease of use
• Written by experts in the field